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- Estimating Practices
- Estimating Methods
- Specifications and Drawings
- Contracting Requirements and General Conditions
- Earthwork
- Concrete
- Masonry
- Metals
- Woods, Plastics, and Composites
- Thermal and Moisture Protection
- Openings
- Finishes
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Specialty Items and Final Bid Preparation
- Appendix
- Glossary
- Index
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Features
Construction Estimating provides a comprehensive introduction to the estimating practices used in the construction industry. The textbook not only covers how to develop estimates, but also provides a guide
to information on drawings and in specifications. Each chapter includes information on construction materials and methods,
helping to provide a foundation on which to develop an accurate estimate. The content is organized around the CSI MasterFormat™ 2004. Construction Estimating provides an excellent resource for commercial contractors, estimators, and those in construction estimating training programs.
Opportunities are provided to prepare estimates using ledger sheets, electronic spreadsheets, and a fully functional version of Sage Timberline Office estimating software. The Sage software includes 10 sample databases such as General Contractor,
Concrete/Masonry, HVAC, Electrical, and Homebuilder databases.
For more information on Sage Timberline software products, visit the Sage Timberline Office web site.
Construction Estimating also comes with a textbook CD-ROM that contains the following activities:
- Quick Quizzes®
- Illustrated Glossary
- Activities
- Web Links
- Sage Timberline Office Estimating
- Tutorial Videos
- Link to ATPeResources.com
For additional resources, click the link below to access the ATPeResources.com web page for this product.
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